In Fiscal Year 2006, the Southwest Initiative Foundation continued to broaden and deepen its impact on the 18 counties of southwest Minnesota by providing leadership and resources around key priority areas.  The Foundation provided leadership to the people and communities of southwest Minnesota by helping frame key areas of potential regional growth and opportunity.  Examples included promoting renewable energy as an economic asset, providing leadership training opportunities through the Nonprofit Management Institute, and beginning the planning phase of a new Connected Communities Initiative.  The Foundation also continued its Early Childhood Initiative, Parish Nurse Initiative, Community and Component Fund Programs, and much more.

The SWIF provided resources through its grant and business loan programs, as well as its donor services.  The infusion of dollars through these initiatives ensured that people had the means to start or expand a business, provide a needed service or enrichment opportunity, and create positive change through local giving.  In Fiscal Year 2006, the Foundation provided 196 grants (including component fund grants) totaling $948,815, and 25 loans (including Micro-Enterprise loans) totaling $1,203,501. 

We hope you'll take time to peruse our grants and loans listings and learn more about how the Foundation is working to benefit the people of southwest Minnesota.

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